Pileus: convex becoming applanate; 30 - 50 mm diameter; somewhat viscid with a central disc and strong fibrils that radiate across 4/5th of the cap; pale rose pink with the fibrils a darker brownish pink; margin undulating.

Gills: adnexed; buff; with lamellulae intercalated in two series.

Stipe: cylindrical; 60 – 80 × 10 – 15 mm; granulose; viscid in lower 2/3rd; brilliant pale rose, upper 1/3rd dry pale rose to white.

Flesh: pinkish white.

Spore print: rusty brown.                       

Spores:

Notes: this Cortinarius is characterized by its rose colours and viscid stem.